Protecting your work
A guide to protecting literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works
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Publishing contracts
Everything you need to know about publishing contracts in 2024
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History for kids: the power of partnership
Join author Margaret Skea as she chairs this session with author and illustrator duo Kate Cunningham and Sam Cunningham (and Vlad the Flea) as they explore the power of partnership in presenting ‘bite-sized’ history for kids
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Forms of collaboration
A guide to creative relationships, commissions and collaborations
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Disposing of books in your possesion
Advice on what to do with unwanted or unneeded copies of books
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Your rights if your publisher becomes insolvent
This is a rough guide to what it might mean for you if your publisher ceases trading, doesn’t pay you or declares itself insolvent or bankrupt
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Your copyrights and papers in your will after death
An introduction to inheritance, administration of your copyrights, your online presence, inheritance tax, valuation of literary property, bequests, and how the SoA can help
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Who will be publishing my book?
A reference guide to help assess the type of publishing arrangement you are considering
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Publicity and marketing
From bookshops and publishers to reviews and social media – a brief introduction to publicising your book
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Negotiating payment for translations
Never feel uncomfortable about asking to be paid fairly. As the translator, you are entitled to share with the author and publisher in the success of your work.
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Fee-based commissions
A checklist for authors before accepting a fee-based commission
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Engaging freelancers for speaking events
A checklist of points for commissioners engaging authors for events
